photo © M H Fischler 2011
Gail L. Fischler PhD, NCTM
Gail is an MTNA Nationally Certified Teacher, and a past president of both Arizona State Music Teachers Association and Tucson Music Teachers Association. Gail received her undergraduate degree in music from San Jose State University and completed her masters in piano performance and her doctorate in Music Education and Piano at the University of Arizona. Her teachers and coaches have included Patrick Meierotto, Johana Harris, Marilyn Thompson, Ozan Marsh, Rex Woods, and Carol Stivers. She is a recipient of the Janice McCurnin – Beatrice Searles ASMTA Honored Teacher Award.
Gail was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the National MusicLink Foundation. She is currently the Southwest Regional MusicLink Coordinator. She has performed and presented lectures and workshops at local events and conferences throughout Arizona, and given research presentations in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Hawaii, and Montreal Canada. Gail has adjudicated for the Arizona Study Program, Roberta Slaver Competition, NAU Adele Piano Competition, ASMTA Honors Recital, TMTA Scholarship Audition, AMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival, Cochise Young Artists Competition, and NAU Concerto Competition.
Gail currently teaches private and community class piano at Eastern Arizona College. She maintains an independent studio in Tucson and is on the faculty of the Symphony Women’s Association Music Education Center, which provides free lessons to students in need. Her students have won honors in state and local competitions, evaluations, and festivals. She also runs Piano Addict, a website for piano students, teachers, and avocational players. Gail holds Permanent Professional Certification in piano from Music Teachers National Association.
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